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What are the chances of a spare cable behind your back-panel shorting your motherboard?

Actual_Criminal
By Actual_Criminal
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A lot of the time we cram on that rear panel and hope for the best. Of course in my scenario, I have a SATA power splitter with tons of unused connections on.

 

If pressed against the motherboard, could it somehow arc and short parts? 

Also, with so many different kinds wires behind a case in suck a crammed space, is there no electrical interference issues ever?

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the cables are all coated so the chances are pretty low tbh, as long as no cables get pressed into those exposed pins to bridge them youll be alright

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Nothing is impossible...but we are talking mostly very low voltage and extremely low amperage.

 

Re interference: we are talking supply...not communication grade transmissions here.

 

so, of the millions and millions of units in use....I'd have to say the answer to your question is obvious...NOT MUCH CHANCE. 

 

 

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You really should work out your cable management.  Get some zip ties or more velcro straps.

 

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